The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Gabrielle Zevin

258 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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An irresistible novel about second chances and finding room for all the books - and all the love - that transform our lives A.J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sa...

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Moods

emotional 82%
hopeful 57%
reflective 51%
funny 40%
sad 40%
inspiring 36%
lighthearted 31%
relaxing 12%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 40%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.06

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